WEATHER DISCUSSION We have seen a stagnant weather pattern for quite some time. Due to high pressure, we have seen mild temperatures, morning fog, and very little in the way of rainfall for at least a week or so. That will finally be changing by Sunday and into Monday, marking the beginning of a fairly active pattern. … Continue reading »

WEATHER DISCUSSION As expected, the right concoction of atmospheric ingredients came into play today to allow for temperatures to break records in some cities. Six weather stations across the region recorded high temperatures that exceeded records set on this day. Those records are as follows: Klamath Falls: 57, breaking the old record of 53 (2014) Roseburg: … Continue reading »

WEATHER DISCUSSION “Jackets in the morning and short sleeves by the afternoon.” That is my motto when talking about the diurnal temperature change in the spring and the fall. Diurnal temperature change is the difference between the low and the high in a given day. In the spring and fall, we usually start seeing the … Continue reading »

WEATHER DISCUSSION Some afternoon sunshine helped warm temperatures to about five to ten degrees above average across the region. This warming trend lasts through the weekend and start of next week, with highs flirting with record values by Sunday and Monday. High pressure is still in control, and that will not be changing any time … Continue reading »

WEATHER DISCUSSION Thursday morning brought very patchy fog to the region, and by the afternoon, a little bit of sunshine warmed helped warm us up. Brookings hit a high of 63, and similar temperatures are in the forecast not just for Friday, but throughout the weekend along the coast. Even the high terrain and basin … Continue reading »

WEATHER DISCUSSION A small change in the weather pattern occurs today over the region with a weak warm front that will scoot in and drop some light precipitation. Keep in mind that with the ridge overhead, we have dry air over the area so a lot of the rain is falling as virga and evaporating … Continue reading »

WEATHER DISCUSSION Wednesday morning brought another round of dense fog through the valleys, but by around lunchtime, the fog lifted in most locations. That didn’t mean that temperatures warmed up, however. Afternoon highs were still below average for many places in west side valleys due to the high clouds that moved in by the afternoon. … Continue reading »

WEATHER DISCUSSION High pressure continues to sit over the West today. This is bringing another round of fog to the valleys which will likely persist into the afternoon. Clearing in Medford should be similar to yesterday, around 1 & 2 o’clock. Near Grants Pass, the fog could last all day. Low lying clouds and … Continue reading »

WEATHER DISCUSSION Behind the series of fronts that moved through last weekend, our pattern is reverting back to it’s stagnant ways. With high pressure strengthening by Tuesday, fog will be likely during the morning hours in our valleys. With strong temperature inversions, it is possible the fog may not lift until the afternoon. For the … Continue reading »

WEATHER DISCUSSION High pressure will build back into the West today, bringing a return to dry and quiet weather for the area. Temperatures are running significantly cooler this morning compared to the weekend, due to the lack of thick cloud cover. Today will start off with low lying clouds and freezing fog across the … Continue reading »